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When I began my journey of healing from the shadow of suffering I connected with people searching for Recovery. Many of these people continue to be a cornerstone of the foundation of my healing. My teachers are giving me information and advice on how to manage a mental health condition. I have moments of confusion

The 12 steps are a treasure trove of reflection, prayer, imagery, and mindfulness. Every day, the Recovery community encourages us to focus on a step we make our own to consider. Using a 365-day Recovery companion or attending a support group are other ways to immerse ourselves in the rich benefits of healing. Brenda (fictional

Saturday, I was invited to speak with a Recovery community about my healing journey. About 20 people were in attendance, eager to learn and witness my story. The Red House of Hope is a non-profit organization with the mission, “We bring back hope to those that have experienced loss and hardship due to struggles with

Parents of a son in his early 30s were in despair leading to disbelief seeing their son suffer for years from mental health and substance misuse conditions. They had lost all hope of any Recovery for their adult child. There are times in our lives when we know despair first hand, we observe suffering in

In 2015 I had a major dip in my mental health condition. One piece of my healing involved attending a Depressed Anonymous Support Group on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:00 p.m.. I cannot recall who brought this group to my attention to help me feel better and I could share the unique details of my story

We believe in the visible and invisible things done in the present and will in the future. This is an underlying part of our Recovery. We are more than, “What have you done for me lately?” Recovery will do with us what needs to be done with us. We will never turn our back on

In the early years of my recovery, I looked for bread to heal my soul and enliven me. I wanted men to support and teach me the ways of the world, which I was not receiving from my father. I also attended a support group and received therapy during the initial stages of healing. Leven

In his book “Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain,” Dr. Nandi discusses the microbiome. Probiotics are healthy ingredients living in our bodies. These live microorganisms regulate digestion and intestinal function. What can we nutritionally do to care for our gut and brain? Probiotic health can be impacted in different ways. In January 2024 I was

Dr. Nandi in his book, “Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain” speaks about the microbiome. The microbiome refers to the group of up to 1,000 bacterial species living in our bodies. This bacteria helps our digestion, destroys harmful bacteria, and controls our immune system. Our guts and brains are linked together. One such connection is the

Yesterday I shared I am reading a book I picked up by Mayo Clinic Press titled, “Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain written by Partha Nandi, M.D.. He is a gastroenterologist (GI), and clinical associate professor of medicine at Michigan State University. He utilizes a no-nonsense approach to health and wellness combining Eastern and Western